Strategic Replenishment & Allocation Analyst

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Time off

Job summary

REI Co-op is seeking a Replenishment and Allocation Analyst to manage item/location level forecasts and demand plans across channels. You will execute replenishment POs, allocate inventory for promotions and events, and collaborate with Merchandising and Store teams to maintain in-stock levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, lifecycle management, and aligning replenishment strategies with business goals while supporting store openings and remodels.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in merchandising, demand forecasting, retail, supply chain analytics, or data modeling.
• Strong analytical thinking and methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate across teams to achieve business goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Merchandising and Store teams to align demand forecast with replenishment orders.
• Evaluate products for systematic replenishment and cross-dock execution.
• Update and release replenishment POs for vendor-to-DC and vendor-to-store.
• Maximize system capabilities by updating forecasts, seasonal profiles and inventory strategies.
• Assist with end-of-life management and inventory liquidation planning.
• Allocate inventory for initial buys, promotions, and changing trends.
• Support store openings, remodels, and floor set changes.
• Communicate PO plans and in-season adjustments to stakeholders.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Conduct stock balancing across channels, stores, and DCs.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Retail analytics

Merchandising collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, or supply chain management

Tools

Replenishment systems

Allocation systems

Job description

REI Co-op is seeking a Replenishment and Allocation Analyst to manage item/location level forecasts and demand plans across channels. You will execute replenishment POs, allocate inventory for promotions and events, and collaborate with Merchandising and Store teams to maintain in-stock levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, lifecycle management, and aligning replenishment strategies with business goals while supporting store openings and remodels.